24pg language schools supplement - spring 2015

DIGITAL LEARNING:DISCOVER DANISH ONLINE

LANGUAGESCHOOLS

REASONSTO LEARN

DANISH!

Spring 2015

5

FIND YOUR LANGUAGE SCHOOL…All the details inside

SCHOOL YOURSELF IN DANISH:YOUR SPRING GUIDE TO LANGUAGE SCHOOLS

dedanskesprogcentre.dk

DANISH LESSONS WITH A SEAL OF APPROVAL

The core service of our members is teach-

ing the Danish language to adult foreigners.

These courses are typically free for students,

as Danish law ensures that all newly arrived

adult foreigners have a right to free Dan-

ish lessons. All accociated language schools

therefore provide Danish courses according to

the law – “Danskuddannelsesloven.

Our members are the only language centres

in Denmark that offer state-approved Danish

courses and programmes. Our members are

also the only institutions to conduct the exams

required by the state for permanent residency

and citizenship.

Many of these language centres also offer a

wide range of other courses, including courses

focusing on the Danish labour market, special

youth courses and courses on Danish culture

and society.

Depending on a foreigner’s residential status,

one of the following is offered:

•Labour market-oriented Danish – a 250-hour

course for beginners.

•Danish 1, 2 or 3 – programmes divided into

six modules.

Before a course begins, students take part in

an assessment of their language skills to en-

sure that they are provided instruction at the

right level.

LABOUR MARKET-ORIENTED DANISHThis is a beginner’s course for foreign work-

ers, accompanying spouses, students and au

pairs. The course comprises up to 250 hours

of instruction over a maximum period of 18

months, and is divided into five 50-hour cours-

es. Upon completion of the course, students

then have a right to enroll in a specialised

Danish programme.

DDS works closely together with the labour

market in Denmark, as well as other organ-

isations, the municipalities and legislators, in

developing a strong connection between lan-

guage learning and job seeking and career im-

provement for those new to Denmark.

THE DANISH COURSESThese are divided into three individual Danish

programmes. Each programme has six mod-

ules with the last module of each programme

concluding in a state-administered Danish

exam. This exam is a prerequisite for obtaining

permanent residency and Danish citizenship.

You can find a language school in your region

on our website: www.dedanskesprogcentre.dk.

WORKING TO IMPROVE THE CONDITIONS AND FACILITIES FOR THE LANGUAGE SCHOOLS ACCROSS DENMARKDe Danske Sprogcentre (DDS) is the national association of language schools, and currently

has 64 members in our organisation spread across Denmark.

Advertorial

This supplement will guide you on making

the best choice for you when it comes your

language needs, and choosing a language

school that will not only teach you the Dan-

ish language, but also assist in your integra-

tion into Danish society. With a wide range of

quality language schools available through-

out Denmark, learning to speak the language

has never this simple!

NEW TO DENMARK, WHERE TO BEGIN?It is, of course, entirely possible to live com-

fortably in Denmark without ever picking up

an English-Danish dictionary. In a city boast-

ing an international community as vibrant as

Copenhagen, one can easily get by without

any Danish skills whatsoever. And consider-

ing that to most foreign ears, Danish sounds

a rather amusing language, learning the lan-

guage can start to seem a little unnecessary.

However, for those who want to fully im-

merse themselves in the Danish culture, excel

in the job market and make Danish friends,

then learning the language is a must!

In this supplement you will read about sever-

al institutions and receive practical advice on

how you can better your Danish conversing

ability. Aside from the valuable information

you will pick up in this supplement, a good

place to begin your learning adventure is with

LANGUAGE SCHOOL SUPPLEMENT - SPRING 2015

SCHOOLYOURSELF IN DANISH

Your guide to adult-learning language schools in Denmark.

President and Publisher: Ejvind Sandal ● Editor: David Nothling ● Layout: Lyndsay Jensen ● Commercial Director: Hans Hermansen,

[email protected], Tel: +45 2420 2411 ● Picture credit for images: Thinkstock & various language schools

asldkjfsdklfjædfc

Classes start every

week

Join us now- get free Danish lessons

New in Denmark? UCplus offers you free Danish lessons at our new language centre at Københavns Kulturcenter located on Drejervej 17, 2400 Copenhagen NV. Only 300 m from Nørrebro Station. We have daytime and evening classes and on Saturdays as well. As a student at UCplus you are provided with a free tablet.

As a student at UCplus you

are provided with a free tablet

Contact UCplusTel. +45 4487 0166

[email protected]

OBS: We also have Danish and Driver education at our centre in Skovlunde. Learn Danish, get a business license and a job as a bus driver. Contact us if you want to know more.

Unique customized concept Fast progression Events - practice your Danish skills Digital materials for people on the move Central locations

www.clavis.org

Danish is hard we make it easy

Sign up for

free courses

De Danske Sprogcentre (The Danish Lan-

guage Centres). The DDS brings together in

one easy-to-use website, all state-approved

language centres in Denmark so that pro-

spective students are able to decide on which

institution will serve them best. The language

centres’ core service is teaching the Danish

language to adult foreigners. Many of the

language centres also offer a wide range of

other courses, including courses focusing

on the Danish labour market, special youth

courses and courses on Danish culture and

society.

LANGUAGE SCHOOLSThe vast majority of language centres ad-

mit students on an ongoing basis and of-

fer instruction as daily, evening or Saturday

courses. The courses are also often planned in

cooperation with job centres and companies,

so to ensure that students are afforded the

necessary time to learn the language.

A beginner’s course for foreign workers, ac-

companying spouses, students and au pairs is

the first step in learning the language, and of-

ten comes in the form of a Labour market-ori-

ented Danish language course. On completion

of the course and subsequent examination,

students are able to enrol in a more special-

ised programme.

In addition to classroom instruction, many of

the language centres offer students the option

of learning Danish via online courses. Online

courses can also be completed with module

testing – and can be taken individually or in

groups. With online Danish courses, students

are able to learn Danish when it suits their

work, family and school schedules – regard-

less of time and location.

Whether you’re a first-time learner or looking

to improve on your Danish, you have to ad-

mit: There is more than one reason to try and

take a few classes.

Sources: Language school Supplement 2013; http://

dedanskesprogcentre.dk/

The vast majority

of language centres

admit students on

an ongoing basis and

offer instruction as

daily, evening or

Saturday courses.

“

“

6


Welcome!- would you like to learn the language?

Check:

vuf.nu

Start very quickly on day-, evening- or online courses Our courses aim specifically at adult foreigners.

We emphasize proficiency and challenges but also allow our students to enjoy a comfortable and developing study environment with teachers and other students.

The counsellors, teachers and administrative staff are highly committed to making your Danish course at VUF a positive experience.

Call 38 15 85 21 or mail: [email protected]

VUF o�ers free Danish courses to foreigners at all levels - regardless of educational background

Free access to all school facilities

As a VUF student, you have accessto all school facilities, e.g. canteenwith student room, study centreoffering teacher counselling, language lab and IT facilities including wireless Internet connection. We offer individual counsellingto ensure that you completeyour course.

VUF has a total of 200 teachers and 4.000 students of myriad nationalities - approx. 850 students taking Danish courses for foreigners. This diversity is part of the strengthof the study environment at VUF. Lindevangs Allé 10, 2000 Frederiksberg

vuf.nu/danish-foreigners

In Denmark, you will be able to get by just

fine with English, as most Danes are decent

English speakers. However, if you have plans

to stay in Denmark for an extended period of

time, or may be moving your family here for

work opportunities, it is expected of you to

learn Danish.

If you have any reservations about learn-

ing this new language, we encourage you to

set them aside, because learning Danish has

far-reaching benefits. Benefits other than be-

ing able to communicate the basics such as

“hello”, “how are you” and “goodbye”.

BENEFITS OF LEARNING DANISHAlthough there are many, here is five reasons

why you should embrace learning the lan-

guage, and make it your mission in 2015 to

learn Danish:

1. It’s free!If you have a residence permit you are entitled

to one and a half years of free Danish lessons.

Your local municipality will help you get start-

ed on your free language lessons. There are

plenty of opportunities to learn Danish in Den-

mark and many types of courses are available

for free if you have a CPR number or a work

contract.

2. Helps you integrate into Danish societyWhen you move to Denmark, learning Dan-

ish can be an important part of the process of

settling in. Surveys have shown that learning

Danish benefits you both professionally and

socially in Denmark. Learning Danish will give

NEW TO DENMARK? LANGUAGE SCHOOL SUPPLEMENT - SPRING 2015

8

5 REASONS TO LEARN THE LANGUAGE

CBSI SPROGCENTER

www.kk.dk/cbsisprogcenter

DANSK FOR ALLE

you an insight into Danish cultural and social

norms. This is important for successful com-

munication and networking, whether on a per-

sonal or a business level. Speaking Danish is

thus a key competence valued by many Dan-

ish companies.

A number of international students who want

more from their stay in Denmark, who want

to become a part of Danish culture, identify

the need to learn the language as essential to

this. Students are able to integrate better into

universities and can socialise with ease if they

are able to converse with the Danes in their

own language. For parents with children, who

will have to attend school and will be taught

Danish, it is important that they too learn the

language to be able to communicate with their

children in Danish.

3. Greater job satisfactionThe philosophy behind Denmark’s integration

programme is to combine work and language

training wherever possible, as it is more moti-

vating to be able to use the Danish language

instantly in a work environment. Also, one of

the best places to improve your Danish lan-

guage skills is in a Danish workplace.

4. Makes your move to Denmark easierAdequate Danish language skills - including a

certified exam - are also essential if you wish

to get a permanent residence permit or even-

tually Danish citizenship. It pays off to give

Danish language acquisition a high priority

during your first few months in Denmark. All

experience shows that the sooner you start

attending Danish lessons – the faster and the

better you will learn the language.

5. Make friendsSpeaking Danish is a way of communicating

your respect towards the Danish culture. By

speaking Danish you will gain the respect of

the Danes, who know that their language is

not an easy one for a non-Dane to learn. Dan-

ish language classes provide an opportunity

for you to meet people of different ages and

social groups with a common interest – learn-

ing the language is sociable.

Sources: http://www.expatindenmark.com/;

http://denmark.dk/


A number of international students who want more from their stay in Denmark, who want to become a part of Danish culture,

identify the need to learn the language as

essential to this.

“

“

10

There are more than 60 language school

throughout Denmark. At these language

schools, adult foreigners are taught Danish at

many levels, from beginner to advanced. The

courses are typically free for students, as Dan-

ish law ensures that all newly arrived adult

foreigners have a right to free Danish lessons.

As a foreigner residing in Denmark, and de-

pending on your residential status, one of the

following is offered to you in the form of Dan-

ish language schooling:

❖ Labour market-oriented Danish – a 250-

hour course for beginners.

❖ Danish 1, 2 or 3 – programmes divided into

six modules.

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY SCREENINGBefore a course begins, students take part in

an assessment of their language skills to en-

sure that they are provided instruction at the

right level. Following this, students are advised

on, and choose the best course for their spe-

cific needs.

The Danish courses are divided into three

Danish programmes. Each programme has six

modules and each module concludes with a

test.

LABOUR MARKET-ORIENTED DANISHLabour market-oriented Danish introduces

students to work life in Denmark and pro-

vides them with general skills in both oral and

written Danish. Students will gain an overall

DANISH LANGUAGE COURSES Assess your language needs, and choose the best programme for you!

DANISH IS DELICIOUSGet a free taste of Danish language

and Danish culture with Netdansk.

Netdansk is an online education

served by Lærdansk, the no. 1

provider of language education for

internationals in Denmark.

And the price is yummy too. It’s free*.

Visit www.netdansk.eu to sign up and

learn more.

*) Please note that you must meet certain requirements about residency in Denmark in order to be eligible for free Danish education.

www.netdansk.euNetdansk

annonce - danish is delicious.indd 1 16-03-2015 13:04:32

Advertisement

understanding of the Danish language and its culture. In addition,

the course provides an on-the-job vocabulary and gives a general

understanding of the Danish work conditions and culture. Thereby,

enabling students to perform their job in Denmark to the best of

their ability.

DANISH 1Designed for students with little or no previous schooling and stu-

dents who have not learned to read and write in their native lan-

guage, or who have no knowledge of the Latin alphabet. The pro-

gramme comprises six modules.

DANISH 2Designed for students who have at least a short educational back-

ground from their home country. The programme comprises six

modules.

DANISH 3Designed for students who have at least a medium-length or higher

educational background from their home country. The programme

comprises five modules and concludes with a final exam.

The sixth module is The Higher Education Exam, which is required

for admission to higher education programmes.

Whatever your language needs; you may be an au pair needing to

converse with your employer and the children you care for, or an

executive beginning a new position in Denmark, there are several

courses on offer at the many language schools across the country.

So choose yours today, and begin your transition to a Danish life-

style.

Source: http://dedanskesprogcentre.dk/en/sprogkurser/


Denmark’s most effective Danish courses!www.kiss.dk

Advertisement

DIFFICULT DANISHDanish is the official language of Denmark,

Greenland and the Faeroe Islands. Both

Greenland and the Faeroe Islands have their

own language too, which most of the people

speak, but Danish is used for official purposes

and taught in schools. The Danish language

has several dialects even though Denmark is

a small country. The standard language that

is called Rigsdansk originated around Copen-

hagen, and was originally based on the socio-

lect of the upper class of Copenhagen. Almost

every island has its own dialect, which can be

difficult to understand for Danes in other parts

of the country. However, the vast majority of

the population speak either standard Danish

or a social variation of it.

Danish is not exactly known as one of the most

beautiful languages in the world. Actually, the

sound of Danish always seems to amuse for-

eigners, which gives the language a certain

entertainment value. Foreigners often charac-

terise Danish as a monotone-like drawl, and

many people say that Danes speak like they

have a hot potato in their mouth. Of course,

the Danes themselves find their language both

charming and pretty, though they are aware

of the fact that Danish can be difficult to learn

for people from other countries.

The written Danish is characterised by a very

strict norm, but the spoken language may vary

YOUR GUIDE TO THE DANISH LANGUAGEDANISH 101

Learning a new language is said to be good for the brain, but just how much of a mental workout is it to learn Danish?

considerably in pronunciation. The Danish vocabulary is not based

upon an enormous amount of words but it is in principle unlimited,

as new words can freely be formed by means of compounding or

deriving. Existing words are simply used to create new words and

as a result of this, the largest Danish dictionaries contain more than

200 000 words.

INTERESTING FACTS✔The Danish alphabet has 29 letters and uses the basic 26-letter

Latin alphabet plus the three additional letters Æ, Ø, Å.

✔Danish (Dansk) is one of the North Germanic languages (also

called Scandinavian languages).

✔The language is also used by the 50 000 Danes in the northern

part of Germany, where it holds the status of a minority

language.

✔ If you want to have a go at some difficult

Danish pronunciation, try saying the word

“speciallægepraksisplanlægningsstabiliser

ingsperiode” - and yes, that is a real word!

PRACTISING DANISH ON THE INTERNETThere are many opportunities for

you to learn Danish free of charge

on the Internet. You can use so-

cial networks such as Facebook or

Twitter to exchange dialogue with

Danish speakers. You can also read

and comment on blogs, or read

Danish newspapers and take part

in the discussions at the bottom of

the page. You can also visit forums

and websites about Danish culture and interact with content pro-

viders and other forum users. For listening understanding, you can

watch Danish films and TV shows on the Internet with or without

English subtitles depending on what you need. The advantage of

watching Danish shows on the Internet is that a huge collection of

materials is right at your fingertips.

SIMPLE, YET ESSENTIAL PHRASESMake life in Demark a little easier by mastering these important

everyday words and phrases:

Hej! Hi

Goddag Hello (formal)

Hvordan har du det? How are you?

Hvad så? (informal) What’s up?

Farvel Good bye

God morgen Good morning

God nat Good night

Tak! Thank you

Undskyld mig Excuse me

Jeg elsker dig I love you


14

GONATIVE LEARNDANISHGet to know Danish language and

Danish culture with Netdansk.

Netdansk is an online education

offered by Lærdansk, the no. 1

provider of language education for

internationals in Denmark.

It’s fun. It’s fast. It’s free*. Just visit

www.netdansk.eu to sign up and

learn more.

*) Please note that you must meet certain requirements about residency in Denmark in order to be eligible for free Danish education.

www.netdansk.euNetdansk

annonce - danish is delicious.indd 2 16-03-2015 13:04:36

Advertisement

Sources: http://dkheadlines.com/learndanish.htm; http://denmark.dk/;

http://www.babbel.com/

We help you navigate your way through

online Danish courses and social media lan-

guage exchange programmes, so to improve

your Danish speaking ability.

In addition to professional tuition, as you

would get at various state and private lan-

guage schools across the country, the Inter-

net offers you endless possibilities to expand

your knowledge of the language and even

practice your newly-found tongue. Online

dictionaries, chat and social networking

platforms and even online courses are great

ways not only to learn Danish, but to perfect

it through practical engagement. We list five

reasons why you may benefit from an online

programme:

MULTIMEDIA: Technology innovation has

never made learning a foreign language eas-

ier. Multimedia features found in e-learning

environments incorporate new ways to learn,

including: Videos, audio, interactive grammar

correction tools, chat boards, and instant

messaging. Essentially, there is much more

scope for interaction in the language that you

are learning.

REPETITION: In a classroom environment,

once the lesson is complete, there is limited

opportunity to go back and review or revisit

DANISH DIGITALLYDISCOVER

With the advent of translation applications, online dictionaries and social communication platforms, learning a language has become that much more acces-sible – and Danish is no exception.


16

At the UCplus language centre, located at

Københavns Kulturcenter on Drejervej 15 in

Copenhagen, they understand that students

live in a modern, busy world and that offering

a flexible, mobile education is the best way to

ensure that students learn Danish quickly and

effectively.

They combine classroom learning with online

opportunities that help students through the

first 250 hours of their Danish education.

“We know that students have lives and need

to keep up with work, studies and family,” says

UCplus section head Marianne Weischer. “We

work to understand the practical aspects of an

education and set up the perfect plan for our

students.”

UCplus’ Copenhagen location offers daytime,

evening and Saturday classes Online learning

is also available through the online learning

site flexidansk.dk.

A FREE TABLETThe Copenhagen centre is approved by the

municipality to offer the first 250 hours of

Danish education. Students that complete the

first 100 hours are given a free tablet to help

with their online immersion in Danish.

“We believe that the most effective way - per-

haps the only real way - to learn Danish is to

use it everyday in real world situations,” says

Weischer. “The tablets are a way to help stu-

dents stay plugged in when they are outside

the classroom.”

UCplus also offers Danish lessons throughout

the city - directly at workplaces - and is ready

and willing to come were students need in-

struction, even after working hours.

Students are able to take Danish classes for

free at UCplus if they have a Danish CPR num-

ber, if they are a foreign student or employee

in Denmark or married to a foreign employee

in Denmark.

SIMPLIFYING THE PROCESSThe knowledgeable staff at UCplus are able

to answer any questions that you may have,

and help you negotiate all of the paperwork

needed to help with a CPR number, find out

what your municipality offers, and get you up

and learning as simply and quickly as possible.

Students are invited to stop by anytime to get

answers to any questions that they may have.

“We know that the bureaucracy can some-

times seem overwhelming,” says Weischer.

“Our staff can answer any question that a

student may have about the school, the mu-

nicipality, how to get a CPR number, anything

that will make getting an education easier.”

Those interested should call Lotte at 44870166

or via email at [email protected].

The UCplus language centre in Copenhagen is

located just 300 metres from Nørrebro Sta-

tion, with easy access to any number of bus

and train lines.

New classes start at UCplus every week.

A FLEXIBLE, MODERN DANISH EDUCATIONUCplus understands that Danish education needs to fit a student’s busy lifestyle.

Advertorial

the lesson. However this is not the case with

online learning, as students are able to go

at their own pace and revert back to lessons

that they may not have fully comprehended

the first time round.

NEW LEARNING METHODS: Online courses

offer an “out with the old, in with the new”

approach to learning a foreign language.

Many online language learning platforms of-

fer tools to address reading, writing, listening,

and speaking a new language, which both

replace and supplement classroom learning.

GREATER ACCESSIBILITY: Students can

access online foreign language courses at

any time. This means that you can brush

up on your Danish during your lunch break,

complete a lesson before your morning jog,

or late at night after you have put the kids

to bed. Online courses also offer on-the-go

mobile solutions, enabling you to complete

coursework from anywhere, as your individu-

al schedule permits, without having to travel.

YOU SET YOUR OWN PACE: Online lan-

guage courses will help you learn a new

language on your own. However, this could

cause problems for students that aren’t as

disciplined. If you aren’t great at self-mo-

tivating, this could be an interesting way to

challenge yourself and to grow. But the onus

will be on you to plan, prepare, understand

the technology, and be an active learner in a

virtual classroom environment.

ONLINE DANISH COURSESIf you prefer online learning in the comfort of

your own home, and in a time that is conven-

ient to you, consider one of the many online

courses available.

One such online offering is Lærdansk. With its

Netdansk programme you can learn Danish,

wherever you are in the world. Netdansk is

a modern online tuition community for stu-

dents studying on Danskuddannelse 3.

Netdansk gives you, the student, the ultimate

flexibility. Each week new assignments are

put up for students to complete where and

whenever it suits them. Also on offer through

the Lærdansk website are weekly online web

conferences.

Students are placed according to their level

of Danish; they participate in the online-tui-

tion in collaboration with their online-teacher

and online fellow students, and get individual

response on assignments from the teachers.

For more information on how you can enrol

in an online language course, visit: www.laer-

dansk.dk.

DICTIONARIES AND TRANSLATIONThere aren’t that many free online diction-

aries, such as: the W3 Dictionary and bab.

la Dictionary. Ordbogen.com is another that

provides comprehensive dictionary services

for only a few hundred kroners per year.

Also there is Google Translate - excellent for

short machine translations and for translating

entire websites. In many cases where Danish

public/private websites aren’t translated in to

English, Google will actually generate a very

usable instant translation.

Sources: http://elearningindustry.com/; http://www.expa-

tindenmark.com/; http://www.speakdanish.dk/


18

WHY CHOOSE CLAVIS?

At CLAVIS, we offer a wide range of course

concepts which are all designed to ensure

fast progression and correct pronunciation for

our students. We offer free courses in Dan-

ish through instruction via English, Polish and

Russian. We also offer customized courses for

Scandinavians.

Students have the opportunity to attend class-

es once, twice or four times per week – either

in the morning, afternoon or evening. We also

offer courses on Saturdays. As a unique fea-

ture, CLAVIS has developed the course material

“Velkommen” which is available in both hard

copy and in a digital version for e-learning.

Material which students can use for language

training whenever and wherever they wish to.

Our teaching philosophy is that we apply the

methods which work the best for any given

context. We include a wide range of methods

in the development of our course concepts

and unique materials. It is important to us that

students are given as much speaking time as

possible in a class situation, to actively train

their language skills while we as teachers at the

same time have maximum focus on perfecting

their level of correctness and pronunciation.

Here are a few other reasons why you should

choose CLAVIS as your language school of

choice:

Unique customised concepts.Digital materials for ‘people on the move’: We have developed our own course

materials with a focus on fast progression

and correct pronunciation.

Learning anytime: Day, evening and

weekend classes as well as crash courses

and summer courses.

Events: Students will learn about Denmark

and Danish culture as well as train their

oral Danish language skills.

Central location by Nørreport Station and

metro.

OUR GOAL IS TO INCREASE YOUR LANGUAGE PROFICIENCYCLAVIS is a nonprofit language school with more than 25 years’ experience. We offer free Labour Market-oriented

courses in Danish for foreigners as well as preparatory Education (FVU) at CLAVIS Copenhagen. Our primary purpose is to customise courses to suit the busy everyday life and language needs of our students. We contribute to integration

and intercultural co-existence – at workplaces, educational institutions and in society in general.

Advertorial

HOW DO I SIGN UP?Every Tuesday, our doors are open for drop-in interviews. At this time, pro-spective students are able to sign up for a course that suits them the best – and we will take care of all the administra-tion in connection with that. In addition, prospective students are free to make another appointment or drop by for information any other day of the week.VISIT US: Nørre Voldgade 94 - right by Nørreport. CONTACT US: [email protected]

EVENTS AT CLAVISInformally, our students are invited to participate in a monthly event at CLAVIS in Copenhagen – typically the first Saturday of each month. At these events, students will hear an interesting and relevant presentation about Danish culture or history. The events also serve as an opportunity for students to train their oral Danish skills in an informal context and also network with other students from CLAVIS. Our students are free to invite a friend or family member to these morning events called “Coffee and Danish”.

Hi Peter,How is it going? Are

you having any prob-

lems?

Hi Bente,

Not too bad. :)

Whether you have come to Denmark to work,

study or as a family you may choose to learn

Danish for different reasons. Catering for your

individual needs and circumstances there are

several schools that offer a range of course,

thus making your decision that much easier.

STARTING DANISH LESSONS There are plenty of opportunities to learn

Danish in Denmark and many types of cours-

es are available for free if you have a CPR

number or a work contract. There are sever-

al private and public organisations that offer

lessons in Danish at various levels.

There are long courses that run during the

academic year, short intensive courses and

summer courses. Depending on your needs,

time, interests and prior qualifications, the

main options listed below are available to

you:

❖ Courses at Danish higher education

institutions.

❖ Programmes and courses offered by

the local council (kommune).

❖ Courses in Danish at adult learning

centres (VUCs).

❖ Private language schools or classes

offered by private language teachers.

❖ Courses at Folk High Schools

(Folkehøjskoler).

COURSES AT DANISH HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS Many institutions offer intensive Danish lan-

guage courses at the beginning of the aca-

demic year, during the semester or as a part

of a summer university programme. Students

who are enrolled at the institution are not

usually charged a tuition fee. However, if

you’re not studying at the institution but still

plan to join a language class, then you could

be charged a fee of around 2 500 – 5 000

DKK per course.

PROGRAMMES AND COURSES OFFERED BY THE LOCAL COUNCIL (KOMMUNE) Local authorities are required by law to offer

Danish language and culture courses to all

foreign residents. The local language schools

offer courses at all levels. The courses usu-

ally consist of 18 lessons a week, though

some schools offer more intensive courses

or weekend courses. The target groups for

these courses are new immigrants and refu-

gees. For some of the courses, you might be

charged a nominal fee. It is possible to enrol

in the courses several times a year. Mandato-

ry examinations are held twice a year.

DANISH LANGUAGE COURSES AT ADULT LEARNING CENTRES (VUCS) These adult learning centres offer courses in

all general subjects for adults at lower and

upper secondary school level. In addition to

the general courses offered to Danes, some

of the VUCs offer Danish language courses

for foreigners. Each course lasts between 6-12

months and comprises 240 lessons. A small

tuition fee of around 200 DKK is charged for

each course. You can get more information

on these courses from your local council or

from the individual adult learning centre.

If you are interested in a more intensive or

perhaps a more individually designed course,

you can enquire at one of the local language

centres about private language teachers.

COURSES AT FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS (FOLKEHØJSKOLER) Some Folk High Schools offer residential

courses in Danish language and culture, ei-

ther during the summer holiday (three to four

weeks) or during the autumn and spring se-

mesters (four to five month duration). These

courses do not normally include formal tests

or examinations. The Secretariat for the Dan-

ish Folk High Schools will provide you with

further information about courses, admission

and tuition fees. Visit www.hojskolerne.dk for

more information.

Source: http://denmark.dk/en

SCHOOL SEARCH:FINDING A LANGUAGE SCHOOL FOR YOU

With choices aplenty, finding a language school best suited to you is as easy as ABC.


20

Copenhagen Language Center offers a fresh approach to modern teaching and competitive facilities and services. The teachers are pro-fessional and dedicated and they know what it takes to learn Danish.

The quality of teaching and commitment to Danish language training will ensure that your time spent with them is successful. But it is not all about having your head stuck in the books. And that is exactly what makes the school a popular choice among internationals living and working in Copenhagen.

“Obviously, students must be prepared to work and willing to learn. But our school is about far more than the exam results,” explains depart-ment manager Julie Henriques.

Learning the language is only one part of life in a new country. Social integration such as building new friendships and forming a profes-sional network is just as important.

“That’s where I think we’re different. Not only does our school help non-native speakers per-fect their Danish. A huge amount of effort is also put into helping newcomers build new networks – social as well as professional,” Julie continues.

Becoming fluent in Danish may not be easy. However, by combining language training with the activities and services on offer at Copenha-gen Language Center, your Danish experience will be both enjoyable and successful.

LEARN DANISH IN THE HEART OF COPENHAGENSituated in the heart of the Capital, Copenhagen Language Center provides intensive Danish classes from

beginner to advanced level. But it is not all about having your head stuck in the books...

Advertorial

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND ELECTIVE COURSESWith an amazing number of extra-cur-

ricular initiatives Copenhagen Language

Center also has a parallel concern for

making your Danish language experience

both enjoyable and fun.

As a student at our language school you

can pursue activities that are particularly

relevant to your language development

or just choose based on your personal

interests:

Intensive Danish with elective

courses.

Social and cultural activities and

events.

Language lab and student

workshop.

Excursions and field trips.

The film club, school choir, school

magazine and language cafés all add a

valuable dimension to the entire learn-

ing experience. The club ‘Connecting

Friends’ organises student dinners every

month and you can supplement your

language training with elective Danish

courses.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMECopenhagen Language Center has a comprehensive career programme and we offer a number of services to help our students achieve a meaningful career in Denmark.

Career and CV Workshop every week: Advice on how to write an outstanding CV and application as well as job search assistance based on your individual needs.Career evenings four times a year: Networking events with topics such as: ‘the do’s and don’ts of Danish job interviews’ and ‘how to gain access to the hidden job market’.Individual career counselling: Our career counsellors offer personal feed back and career guidance to increase your awareness of your competences and what you have to offer.Career events, workshops and seminars: Various workshops and seminars to help you explore your career options and penetrate the Danish job market.

FACTS

✔Situated in the heart of Copenhagen with

easy access to buses and trains.

✔Flexible learning at all levels – day,

evening or online.

✔3 000 students from more than 110

different countries.

DANISHLEARN

FREE DANISH COURSES AT ALL LEVELS – DAY, EVENING OR ONLINE

N E W C O U R S E S E V E R Y M O N T H

W W W. K B H - S P R O G C E N T E R . D K

M O R E T H A N G O O D T E A C H I N G

VALDEMARSGADE 16, 1665 KØBENHAVN V [email protected] / PHONE +45 33213131

WWW.KBH-SPROGCENTER.DK

DANDANISHFREE DANISH COURSES AT ALL LEVELS AT ALL LEVELS – DAY, EVENING OR ONLINE

E V E R Y M O N T HE V E R Y M O N T H

W W W. K B H - S P R O G C E N T E R . D KW W W. K B H - S P R O G C E N T E R . D K

144046_KBH_sprogcenter_212x288.indd 2 21/08/14 11.36

HOW CAN CBSI HELP YOU?

One of the main functions of the CBSI is a

jobcentre, which helps unemployed individu-

als find jobs or gain an academic qualification.

The role of the associated language centre is

to assists foreigners in acquiring the necessary

language skills needed to find or retain a job,

or complete an education.

One of the benefits of being attached to a job-

centre is the high level of diversity it creates.

CBSI is more than just a language centre, it is

a large public workplace with many different

professions, and users that take advantage of

all the opportunities that the organisation has

to offer. Learning mainly takes place at the

language center at the CBSI building Hejrevej

10 in the Nordvest neighbourhood of Copen-

hagen or directly at the workplace, either for

whole groups, or for the individual employee

with customised courses involving a supportive

language mentor.

LEARNING DANISH WITH A PURPOSE

CBSI provides schooling in the Danish lan-

guage with the purpose of assisting students in

the workplace. Our teaching style and classes

are therefore positioned so that students inter-

act with employees from various professions

about their line of work and working condi-

tions, as part of their Danish language lessons.

Additionally, students at CBSI Language Cen-

tre have the opportunity of securing an intern-

ship or receive a salary subsidy regardless of

whether they receive benefits or can support

themselves financially.

The courses which prepare our students for

the Danish job market - Arbejdsmarkedsrettet

Danskundervisning - have always been an inte-

gral part of CBSI Language Centre’s approach

to teaching Danish. We have developed these

even further following the implementation of

new Danish labour market-related teaching

laws which took effect last year. Students

in our Danskuddannelse courses are taught

with a similar syllabus to those in the Arbe-

jdsmarkedsrettet Danskundervisning courses.

This is due to the feedback we received from

students who felt it would be beneficial to

focus on the topics of employment, working

conditions and educational background, start-

ing at beginner level. There are lessons on the

culture of the workplace, how the job market

works, and terminology relating to specif-

ic professions. Students also gain a linguistic

platform where the focus is on working lan-

guage, linguistic strategies and the use of IT

tools, to properly equip themselves for a job

in Denmark. We are currently in the process

of conducting an experimental project which

offers intensive labour market-related courses

for foreigners receiving benefits.

MORE THAN JUST A LANGUAGE SCHOOLCBSI Language Centre is Copenhagen Municipality’s own language centre, and forms part of the

Centre for Employment, Language and Integration (CBSI), and offers courses in the Danish language.The Language Cen-tre’s courses are for both beginners wanting to learn Danish as a second language, and for students wishing to enter the

Danish job market. Courses in Danskuddannelse (Danish Education) 1, 2 and 3 are on offer to prospective students.

Advertorial

HOW TO ENROLWe admit new students each month, with a short waiting period before the com-mencement of studies being the norm. All students taught at CBSI can take full advantage of our facilities which include a study centre, library or one of our many computer labs. For those with their own device(s) we provide free WiFi through-out the building.

Prospective students are required to book an appointment with one of our advisors in order to enrol at the language centre. Students can email [email protected] or call 82 56 51 87 for an appointment that lasts approximately half an hour during which the advisor decides what courses are suitable for the individual student.

TIME ON YOUR HANDS? LEARN DANISHINTENSIVE COURSES – SIGN UP NOWWWW.SPROGCENTERHELLERUP.DK

T 3946 3050

W sprogcenterhellerup.dk

Bernstorffsvej 20, 2900 Hellerup

Klampenborgvej 221, 2800 Lyngby

DANISH COURSESIN HELLERUP& LYNGBY

24pg language schools supplement - spring 2015

Documents